How to pronounce returnees
Say it like rih-ter-NEEZ. Returnees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEEZ).
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- rih
- ter
- NEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Returnees pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- NEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of returnees
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-tuh-NEEZ.
What does returnees mean?
- plural of returnee How to pronounce returnee
Words that rhyme with returnees
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of returnees.
Questions about saying returnees
How do you pronounce returnees?
Say rih-ter-NEEZ. The American pronunciation is /rɪtɚˈniz/. In British English it is /rɪtəˈniːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in returnees?
Returnees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEEZ). Broken into parts: rih · ter · NEEZ.
Is returnees pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪtəˈniːz/ (rih-tuh-NEEZ).